Coated Art Paper for Party Supplies

Coated art paper has a clay or mineral coating that creates a smooth, bright white surface ideal for high-quality offset printing. It is the premium paper choice for gift bags, retail packaging, and backdrop boards where print quality and visual impact matter.

Key Properties

Composition	Wood pulp base + mineral/clay coating layer
Grades	C1S (coated one side), C2S (coated two sides)
Weight range	157–250 gsm for gift bags; 250–400 gsm for boxes and backdrops
Surface	Smooth, bright white — excellent ink holdout and print definition
Print quality	Excellent for offset CMYK — photo-quality reproduction
Finish options	Matte lamination, gloss lamination, soft-touch velvet, spot UV
Durability	Good with lamination; un-laminated surface is susceptible to scuffing
Recyclability	Recyclable but coating and lamination complicate the recycling process

Grades & Variants

C1S 157–200 gsm	Premium gift bags with one-sided print — most common premium bag spec
C2S 200–250 gsm	Two-sided print for euro totes and luxury bags
C1S 300–400 gsm	Retail packaging boxes, rigid backdrops — structural applications
Soft-touch laminated	Velvet/suede tactile finish — highest premium tier

Compatible Processes

Offset CMYK printing
Matte/gloss/soft-touch lamination
Hot foil stamping
Spot UV coating
Die-cutting
Handle attachment (rope, ribbon)

C1S or C2S — which do I need?

C1S (coated one side) is standard for gift bags — the outside is printed, the inside is uncoated. C2S (coated two sides) is used when both sides are printed or when the bag is unlined and both sides are visible. C1S is typically sufficient for most gift bag applications.

Does lamination affect recyclability?

Yes. Un-laminated coated paper is technically recyclable. Lamination (plastic film) makes recycling more difficult — laminated paper requires specialized facilities. If recyclability is important for your market, specify un-laminated or use kraft paper instead.

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